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IT Project Management - Programme outline 50% study pace
The online masters programme in IT project management allows for differenciated study pace which influences in which order the courses are taken. You as a student can choose between part-time (50%) or full-time (100%) study pace. Below we have outlined the course progression for (50%) part-time study pace. All listed courses are mandatory unless other information is given.
You will find the outline for full-time (100%) study pace here
You will find detailed course information, list of course literature, schedule and start date at Courses and timetables. Select semester in the drop-down menu and search by course name.
Part-time, 50% study pace
1st Semester
Mandatory courses 2 x 7,5 credits
Practical project management 7,5 credits *
This is an introductory course to the topic of project management that touches upon many of the topics that will be covered in more depth during this 2-year program. Furthermore, it establishes a vocabulary and a basic understanding of concepts in project management.
Scientific Communication & Research Methodology 7,5 credits FMVEK
Computing as a discipline combines three academic traditions: the theoretical tradition, the scientific (experimental) tradition, and the engineering tradition. Due to that combination, there is no clear methodological tradition in computer science. This course introduces computer science students to the principles of scientific research: how to design, implement, and report a research study. The main focus of this course is in research design and reporting: students will learn how to align problem statement, aims, objectives, research questions, data collection and analysis, and reporting into a coherent and logically flowing whole.
2nd Semester
Mandatory courses 2 x 7,5 credits
Leadership in projects I 7,5 credits
The first course (out of two) in leadership focuses on the various theories and models commonly used in management. We will examine current research, analyze management models and you are also given an introduction to decision science and how to coach employees.
Leadership in projects II 7,5 credits
In this the second course in leadership we shift our attention to you and what type of leader you are, how and what areas of leadership that you need to focus on. This is done through application of the various techniques covered in Leadership in Projects I.
3rd Semester
Mandatory courses 2 x 7,5 credits
Business strategies and IT projects 7,5 credits *
In this course we explain the IT-projects in the context of overall business organization and also some common models used in the strategic work of an organization, connected to IT projects. We also provide some useful tools for selecting and comparing different projects and projects ideas. Furthermore we describe the content of project portfolio management examines different kinds of IT-projects and their characteristics.
Information and Communication in IT projects 7,5 credits
This course aims to give a broad understanding of communication in theory and the dynamic of communication in small groups including specific knowledge on conflict management. It also aims to enable the student in using practical project related information and communication tools that may be useful throughout the project process such as communication strategy, writing tips and presentation techniques.
4th Semester
Mandatory courses 2 x 7,5 credits
IT project methodology 7,5 credits
A course covering project models, the relationship between the development model and the project management model, Agile projects, and various other methodologies used in project management.
Research Methodology for Computer and Systems Sciences 7,5 credits
Course deals with research strategies (case studies, experiments and survey), methods for data collection (questionnaires, interviews and observations) and software-based analysis (thematic, conversation and interaction analysis). Statistical and mathematical methods include descriptive and inferential statistics. Evaluation of data is included.
5th Semester
Mandatory course 1 x 7,5 credits + selective course 1 x 7,5 credits from Master elective courses autumn.
Controlling IT projects 7,5 credits (mandatory)
The techniques of planning and monitoring were introduced in the course "Practical Project Management" and in this course we go deeper in these areas. The course provides methods and techniques for planning: (1) time, (2) resources and (3) cost as well as ways to keep track on these parameters. A special emphasis is made on how the situation and actions taken should be presented for different stakeholders in order to get support, acceptance, and understanding.
6th Semester
Thesis work starts + workplace training 15 credits (this course can be replaced with 2 x 7,5 credit courses from Master elective courses spring)
Workplace training 15 credits
This course aims to give the students an opportunity to get hands on experience with a real company. The student can find a company of their own (Prefered, but must be IT related) where the idea is that the student follows a professional project manager during a period of 20 weeks. During this time the student is required to hand in a number of assignments, analyze, and reflect upon their experiences. (this course can be replaced with 2 x 7,5 credit courses from Master elective courses spring)
7th and 8th Semester
Thesis work 30 credits
If you have taken either Practical project management or Business Strategies you are allowed to choose any course given by DSV that you feel is relevant for you and fits the program with respect to when it is given and so on. Please contact the student counsellors and they will help you with this choice.
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Against Carceral Feminism
From Jacobin / By Victoria Law
Relying on state violence to curb domestic violence only ends up harming the most marginalized women.
Cherie Williams, a thirty-five-year-old African-American woman in the Bronx, just wanted to protect herself from her abusive boyfriend. So she called the cops. But although New York requires police to make an arrest when responding to domestic violence calls, the officers did not leave their car. When Williams demanded their badge numbers, the police handcuffed her, drove her to a deserted parking lot, and beat her, breaking her nose, spleen, and jaw. They then left her on the ground.
"They told me if they saw me on the street, that they would kill me," Williams later testified.
The year was 1999. It was a half-decade after the passage of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which deployed more police and introduced more punitive sentencing in an attempt to reduce domestic violence. Many of the feminists who had lobbied for the passage of VAWA remained silent about Williams and countless other women whose 911 calls resulted in more violence. Often white, well-heeled feminists, their legislative accomplishment did little to stem violence against less affluent, more marginalized women like Williams.
This carceral variant of feminism continues to be the predominant form. While its adherents would likely reject the descriptor, carceral feminism describes an approach that sees increased policing, prosecution, and imprisonment as the primary solution to violence against women.
This stance does not acknowledge that police are often purveyors of violence and that prisons are always sites of violence. Carceral feminism ignores the ways in which race, class, gender identity, and immigration status leave certain women more vulnerable to violence and that greater criminalization often places these same women at risk of state violence. (more…)

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Cookbook Review: Therapeutic Chef
A few months ago Kristin Doyle sent me a copy of her new cookbook Therapeutic Chef that is filled with "recipes to prevent cancer, heart disease and diabetes." The first few chapters of this book are informational and discuss how to use the book, as well as suggested items for the Therapeutic Chef Kitchen. These first few chapters of the book are great and are important to read to really understand the purpose of the cookbook and how the recipes can help in preventing heart disease, cancer and diabetes. There is also a "Seven Day Meal Plan For Good Health" which is a great resource especially for those who aren't sure how to kick start a new healthier way of eating.
Coming from a family that has faced heart disease, cancer and diabetes I have found that this cookbook is a great resource for my own health and when I am cooking for family and friends. All of the recipes are plant based and whole foods, which means that all of the recipes are processed and refined food FREE! Now the best part is that these recipes are delicious and nutritious.
I have been cooking up a storm from this book and my dream is to attempt all of the recipes. So far I have tired:
- Cream of Broccoli-Kale Soup
- Creamy Chickpea Soup with Lemon and Parsley- Husband and parents really liked this
- Squash Apple Soup
- The Cleansing Omega 3 Spread
- Walnut Miso Spread
- Favorite Tempeh Marinade- This was a favorite of mine and I will be making it again!
- Savory Marinade
- Creamy Thai Kale
- Garlic-Curry Sweet Potato "Fries"- these were absolutely amazing
- Favorite Portobello Mushrooms
- Ginger-Garlic Brown Rice
- Celtic Shepherds Pie with Miso Gravy- This was popular with the family and the miso gravy is so delicious
- Mom's Favorite Veggie Burgers
Sounds like a lot right? I haven't even made a dent in this 486 page book and the yummy sounding recipes don't seem to end. Kristin Doyle gave me permission to give you a sneak peak from Therapeutic Chef with her recipe for Pressed Kale Salad:


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January 10, 2012
Transcript follows video below:
PAUL: Thank you very much. I — I really don't have to introduce my wife. I think you know my wife, Carol.
(APPLAUSE) And we have a few other members of the family here. We have a daughter-in-law, Peggy. And…
We have Lisa, Linda — Linda — and Mark. And, you know, we have another member of the family, but he's also on the staff, but I think technically in the family he's a grandson-in-law. That's Jesse Benton.
But it is a delight. And, Jim, Senator Forsythe, thank you very much for your support, along with Andy, for your co-sponsorship, and Ray (ph). I appreciate all that. That was just great.
I do want to mention three names of the individuals who did so much organization up here, and that was Jared Chicoin (ph), as well — Jared (ph), I don't know if he's here.
He's probably still making phone calls or something.
And, Bob Goodman (ph), he's — he does a tremendous amount of work here.
And, George Braun (ph), he was fantastic.
There was — there was one other acknowledgment I wanted to make. I wanted to thank the Union Leader for not — for not endorsing me.
Now, I called Governor Romney a short while ago, before he gave his talk, and congratulated him, because he certainly had a clear-cut victory. But we're nibbling at his heels.
But there was another victory tonight. He had a victory, but we have had a victory for the cause of liberty tonight.
There is — there is no doubt — there is no doubt that this whole effort that we are involved in will not go unnoticed, let me tell you.
(APPLAUSE) I think the intellectual revolution that's going on now to restore liberty in this country is well on its way, and there's no way they're going to stop the momentum that we have started.
And that is the victory that you have brought about, because you have been the ones that have done the works. There's a lot of people here, but the ones across the country — the donors and the excitement on the campuses — it's just unbelievable.
We don't always get the coverage or the interest shown on what — what is going on, because if they did, they wouldn't — they wouldn't be ignoring so much of what we're doing. But, you know, I find it sort of fascinating when they finally get around — and this is different people, it could be in the media, could be our opponents, or whatever — but I sort of have to chuckle when they describe you and me as being "dangerous."
That's one thing they are telling the truth, because we are dangerous to the status quo of this country.
AUDIENCE: President Paul! President Paul! President Paul! President Paul! President Paul! President Paul! President Paul! President Paul! President Paul!
PAUL: And we will remain a danger to the Federal Reserve system, as well.
Yes. And the Fed, right (inaudible) yeah.
You know, in studying monetary history from the beginning of our country, and even throughout all of history, monetary policy on periodic occasions will come — become the dominant issue. And we have emphasized that, and it has become an important issue.
Just think: This is the first presidential campaign that the subject ever came up since the Federal Reserve was started. So we are now — because of what is happening, it will remain a dominant issue. There's no way they're going to put it to bed, because they have destroyed our money. It's worldwide. There's a financial crisis going on. And it's only sound money and personal liberty that can solve the crisis that we have today.
But the one reason — the one reason I talk about the monetary system so much, it was a sneaky, deceitful way to pay the bills. You know, an honest government that wants to be a big spending government would tax the people, and then the people would know what they were doing. If — if we had to pay taxes for everything that they do, you know, the people would rise up and — and stop it. So then they started borrowing money a lot, and then people didn't notice that quite as much, because they didn't pass that on.
But then they resorted to the printing of the money. And that is why the Federal Reserve was established, to take care of the powerful interests, the military industrial complex, the banking system, and deficit financing. And there's a couple of reasons they have deficit financing. Sometimes there are conservatives that want deficit financing, and sometimes there are liberals who want deficit..
And they have resorted — they have resorted to this. And, of course, this is why we are facing this crisis today.
But it also serves those interests who like to think that we have this responsibility. They claim it's a moral responsibility to take our young people, put them into the military, and send them hither and yon around the world, policing the world, and using up the money.
So just — just as we have been able to bring to the forefront that most important issue of funny money, fiat money, the paper money system, the Federal Reserve, we have brought to the forefront — others have tokenly talked about it. They get in office and they do nothing about it.
But right now, it is this liberty movement, which is seen as a patriotic movement, an individual liberty movement, that is saying to the country and to the world, we've had enough of sending our kids and our money around the world to be the policemen of the world. It's the time to bring them home.
AUDIENCE: President Paul! President Paul! President Paul! President Paul! President Paul! President Paul!
PAUL: Bring them home.
AUDIENCE: Bring them home! Bring them home! Bring them home! Bring them home! Bring them home!
PAUL: The one thing is, is we do know they will come home. My goal and our goal has always been to bring them home in a deliberate fashion, to avoid major economic crisis by destroying our economy by spending so much overseas.
In the last 10 years, the wars that have gone on have added $4 trillion of debt. And I don't think we have been one bit safer for it. I think we have been less safe because of all the money that we have spent overseas. So this is the issue now. It is — it is an issue that I think is crucial. Jim mentioned in the introduction that, you know, so often they say that if we tell people that we think we should spend less in the military, they say, "Oh, that means you want to cut defense." No, if you cut the military industrial complex, you cut war profiteering, but you don't take one penny out of national defense.
And besides — besides, we're flat-out broke. Fortunately, we did not have to fight the Soviets. The Soviets brought themselves down for economic reasons. Do you know that they were so foolish and thought themselves so bold that they could pursue their world empire that they invaded Afghanistan?
But we will come home, but if we do it now, calmly and deliberately, we can save our economy here at home, because there are a lot of people who are suffering here at home.
You have to stop the inflation, because that's what destroys the middle class, and that's what transfers the wealth from the poor and the middle class to the wealthy. And that is why the wealthy got their bailouts and the middle class shrunk and they lost their jobs and they lost their houses.
So this is what we have to do. We have to cut the spending. This is why I have made a token suggestion in the first year in office: We would cut at least $1 trillion from the budget.
Now, the one thing that — the talk you hear in Washington is pure talk, because there is nobody suggesting — the other candidates are not talking about real cuts. They're talking about cutting proposed increases out in 10 years. They say, oh, we'll cut a trillion dollars. Yeah, a trillion dollars over a 10-year period, which is $100 billion every year. Our national debt is going up in real terms $100 billion every month, and they claim that's cutting, and they're yelling and screaming, "Oh, we can't cut, we can't cut."
We do have to cut. We have to live within our means, if we want to be able to at least take care of the people who have been made to be so dependent on the government. I mean, we have to work our way out.
I would say if we did this and cut this overseas spending, at least we might be able to allow the Social Security beneficiaries to get their checks and medical care be provided. But if we continue to do what we're doing, the results are that the dollar is destroyed, and the whole thing comes apart, and it's going to be worldwide phenomenon. Already — already, Social Security beneficiaries are suffering a lot. Their income is shrinking because the value of the dollar is going down, so they're getting — they're getting their checks cut. And that is why you have to think about the cutting and stopping the inflation.
But overall, you have to ask, once again, as our founders did, what should the role of government be in a free society? The role should be very simple: the protection of liberty!
AUDIENCE: Ron Paul revolution, bring us back our Constitution. Ron Paul revolution, bring us back our Constitution. Ron Paul revolution, bring us back our Constitution. Ron Paul revolution, bring us back our Constitution.
PAUL: Wonderful, wonderful. You know, the Constitution was written for a very precise manner. It was not designed to restrain the individual — not to restrain you — it was to protect your liberties and to restrain the federal government.
But liberty — liberty has to be re-emphasized because we have been careless over the last 100 years. We have taken liberty and chopped it up into pieces. Some people think liberty has to do with personal habits, which I agree. Other people think liberty is how to spend your money, and they defend that part and then they fight about when to do what.
I think what we need to do is make this emphasis that liberty means you have a right to your life and your privacy and the way you want to live your life, as long as you don't hurt people, and you have a right to keep and spend your money as you want to.
But freedom — freedom is a wonderful idea, and that's why I get so excited. But I really get excited when I see young people saying it. It is a wonderful idea. Freedom is popular, don't you know that?
Freedom brings people together. I think it's magnificent that the crowds that have come out over the weeks and months have been very diverse, because it should be, because some people want their freedom to practice their religious one way, maybe another way. Some might not even want to practice it at all. But freedom, if you understand it, you should all fight for freedom because you want to exert your freedom the way you want.
Same way with economic freedom. It should bring people together. And I think this is one reason — people worry about, how are you ever going to put in a coalition or how are you going to — oh, no, they don't want a coalition. They say, how are you going to compromise and give up some of your beliefs in order to get some things passed?
You don't have to compromise. What you have to do is emphasize the coalitions that people want their freedoms for a different reason and bring them together.
It's been — America has been the greatest country ever, the most prosperous country ever, the largest middle class ever. It's not that way today. Our middle class is shrinking. The country is getting poorer. The wealth it's apparent is based on debt. The few who really hold the wealth, it's mal-distribution because it shifts over due to the regulations that control the government.
We have had too many people too long in the last 100 years thinking that it was beneficial more to be — to have high-paid lobbyists to — to get and to find out what they can get from the government, rather than us petitioning our government in a proper manner to — petitioning our government and demanding our freedoms back again.
Now, a lot of times, they — they give us — they give us trouble, and they say, freedom, you people are just too selfish. All you want to do is have your freedom. You know, and — and…
They — they — they argue that that is the case. But the thing of it is, the people, the bleeding hearts — and I understand them and I recognize them, and I believe most of them are well intended — but it doesn't work, is the problem. All that good intentions, of saying, we're going to give everybody a free house and have no loans and then they can borrow against, you know, the equity, and look what happened. It was a bubble. It burst. And they lost their houses.
So the — the humanitarian instincts are there across the board. What we have to convince them, if you are a true humanitarian, you have to fight and argue the case for free markets, sound money, property rights, contract rights, no use of force, and a sensible foreign policy, so we don't waste our resources.
We're — we're well on our way. We're well — we're well on our way. People have asked me, what did I expect 5, 10 years ago? I had no idea. I always assumed that the best I could do is set a record. I didn't know you were out there.
But it's — it's no longer that irate, tireless minority that is stirring up the troops. Now that irate minority — and so tireless, as you have been — it's growing by leaps and bounds. It's going to continue to grow by leaps and bounds. And we will restore freedom to this country.
Thank you very much. Thank you.
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Awaiting the Incarnation
Dec. 18 issue editorial on Christmas.
And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father's only son, full of grace and truth.
— John 1:14
As he led the Church in preparation for the celebration of the birth of Christ, Pope Benedict XVI reflected during his Dec. 4 Advent Angelus address on the radical witness of John the Baptist.
"The style of John the Baptist was meant to call all Christians to choose a sober lifestyle, especially in preparation for the feast of Christmas," said the Pope.
As the immediate forerunner of the Incarnation, John offered "a fiery invitation to a new way of thinking and acting" and "to the announcement of God's justice," said the Holy Father. "Therefore, John's appeal goes far beyond and deeper than a call to a sober lifestyle: It is a call for inner change, starting with the recognition and confession of our sins."
John the Baptist was the unborn infant who leapt in the womb of Elizabeth as she welcomed her kinswoman, Mary, carrying the Messiah conceived through the Holy Spirit.
John, Mary and Elizabeth were chosen to be the particular family that welcomed the Savior in the form of a human infant.
And as Christ entered his particular world — a nurturing family circle of holy men and women both besieged by danger and comforted by the hopeful promise of the Old Testament prophets, so his disciples over two millennia have been called to "follow" him by embracing their particular circumstances and, in the process, sanctifying the world.
Today, in many parts of the globe, the "asceticism" Benedict speaks of in his Advent meditation is forged by vast, unsought challenges.
An economic crisis has forced once confident men and women to consume their reserves and depend on unemployment benefits or the compassion of strangers.
In China and parts of South Asia and the Middle East, Christians are second-class citizens denied fundamental rights, and sometimes even the right to life.
And as Herod sought to systematically massacre the innocents, so a culture of death continues its steady march through the world, hardening hearts and fueling the destruction of the weak by the strong.
The crucible of suffering might appear less daunting if we knew that it would soon be over and a happy ending would follow, rewarding us for our perseverance, patience and hope.
We do know there will be a happy ending: the ultimate fulfillment of the glad tidings proclaimed at the birth of Christ.
But we do not know the hour or the day.
Still, we have been called to fidelity: faithfulness to our religious or marital vows, faithfulness to the one, holy and apostolic Church, faithfulness to our conscience, purified and refreshed by the grace of the sacraments.
And we know that we are called to do nothing that our Savior has not taken upon himself in greater measure.
"He was despised and rejected" by others, Isaiah (53) reminds us. "But he was wounded for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the punishment that made us whole, and by his bruises we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have all turned to our own way, and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all."
In his Advent Angelus homily, Pope Benedict called on the faithful to heed the words of John the Baptist and "prepare for Christmas; it is important that we find time for self-contemplation and carry out an honest assessment of our lives."
Advent is surely the season to be reminded of the mysteries of our faith that illuminate and deepen the meaning of our earthly pilgrimage in good times and bad: God became man; a virgin was called to be the mother of the Savior, an infant King of Kings born in a poor stable. Mary, the Mother of God, stands as our guide and icon.
The Holy Father entrusted the preparation of the Church during this time to "the virgin who awaits" as the faithful "prepare our hearts and our lives for the coming of Emmanuel, God-with-us."
Though Pope Benedict has been unable to participate in many liturgical events in recent months, he was expected to be the chief celebrant at a Mass marking the Dec. 12 feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, who appeared to Juan Diego during his own particular struggles in daily life, many hundreds of years after the birth of her Son.
Blessed John Paul II, in Ecclesia in America, stated: "The appearance of Mary to the native Juan Diego on the hill of Tepeyac in 1531 had a decisive effect on evangelization. Its influence greatly overflows the boundaries of Mexico, spreading to the whole continent. America, which historically has been, and still is, a melting pot of peoples, has recognized in the mestiza face of the Virgin of Tepeyac, 'in Blessed Mary of Guadalupe, an impressive example of a perfectly inculturated evangelization.' Consequently, not only in Central and South America, but in North America as well, the Virgin of Guadalupe is venerated as Queen of all America."
As the Church in America completes its Advent pilgrimage, let us embrace Mary as our guide.
In our particular time, in our particular land, she offers us the hope that once led John the Baptist to leap with joy in his mother's womb.
Whether we choose a life of asceticism or struggle to embrace the trials we have, she is there, always drawing us to her beloved son, the Child Jesus, who is coming into the world.


text: Korean Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Konglish Tatoos next? Speak Korean Now! Korean Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Konglish Tatoos next? Goto page 1, 2 Next Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> FAQ View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message JuggerthaJoined: 27 May 2003Location: Anyang, Korea Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2004 4:39 pm Post subject: Konglish Tatoos next? This was a funny story (if true) about a japanese American who got creative with his artistry. Wonder if it'll ever catch on here (you know how much the Koreans like to mess with us ) http://www.soufoaklin.com/tattooartist.html Back to top wyldeJoined: 14 Apr 2003 Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2004 5:07 pm Post subject: i think somebody might get punched (many, many times) if they did that to me Back to top CthulhuJoined: 02 Feb 2003 Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2004 5:52 pm Post subject: Looks like an Onion-style article to me, but it was quite funny. I wonder if any Western tourists in China have ever bought a t-shirt like that. Back to top ButterflyJoined: 02 Mar 2003Location: Kuwait Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2004 6:12 pm Post subject: Re: Konglish Tatoos next? That's really funny. I kind of sympathise with the artist's point of view, but rather think he should have refused their business. He still took their money. Back to top dogbertJoined: 29 Jan 2003Location: Killbox 90210 Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2004 6:23 pm Post subject: Cthulhu wrote: Looks like an Onion-style article to me, but it was quite funny. I wonder if any Western tourists in China have ever bought a t-shirt like that. "Copyright / Disclaimer Souf Oaklin fo' Life!!! is a satirical newspaper published by Wooo Media. Souf Oaklin fo' Life!!! uses invented names in all its stories, except in cases when public figures are being satirized. Any other use of real names is accidental and coincidental. The content of this web-site�graphics, text and other elements�is � Copyright 2001 by Wooo Media, Inc., and may not be reprinted or retransmitted in whole or in part without the expressed written consent of the publisher. Souf Oaklin fo' Life!!! is not intended for readers under 18 years of age." Back to top wyldeJoined: 14 Apr 2003 Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2004 6:49 pm Post subject: i had a t-shirt when i was a teen with chinese writing on it, it was a gift and a pretty cool looking shirt at that.. wore it for a year before somebody told me it said 'go to war'. Back to top maxxx_powerJoined: 17 Mar 2003Location: BWAHAHAHAHA! I'M FREE!!!!!!! Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2004 8:57 pm Post subject: HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! It's their fault for getting a flash tattoo. It's almost as bad as having a butterfly or a dolphin. They deserve that shit if they don't have the common sense to research what it really means. This article is obviously a joke but funny nonetheless. Back to top Blue FlowerJoined: 23 Feb 2003Location: The realisation that I only have to endure two more weeks in this filthy, perverted, nasty place! Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2004 2:41 am Post subject: That was hillarious. If I was ever going to get a tatoo of words, especially in another language, I would make sure I knew what it actually looked like prior to getting it. Those people deserved it. Imagine being vain enough to get "Beautiful Goddess" tattoed, and then finding out it actually said "insert General Tsos's chicken here" Back to top jaebeaJoined: 21 Sep 2003Location: SYD Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2004 3:58 am Post subject: I don't see many Asian people getting things written in English on their bodies.. I wonder if the same sort of "coolness" that some of the people in the parody article (which can be mapped across to people in real life) find about Asian characters, is reflected in the Asian youth and non-Asian scripts? That said, I got a pretty good laugh from the article.. :) jae. Back to top peppermintJoined: 13 May 2003Location: traversing the minefields of caddishness. Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2004 5:43 am Post subject: In Korea tatoos are pretty taboo anyway, but I see at least twenty shirts a day with Engurishie abuse on them, if that's any indication. Back to top dodgybarnetJoined: 10 Mar 2003Location: Directly above the centre of the earth. On a kickboard. Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2004 6:35 am Post subject: Proves you have to be carefull! I've got a Tattoo in Burmese script and I spent over a month in the country researching it. I really liked the script they use and loved the country so it worked well for me. That said there is still a small chance it says "stupid white guy" but the number of Burmese you meet is so small that it'd never be a problem. Screw up your Chinese translation though and 1.3 billion will laugh at you... Back to top little mixed girlJoined: 11 Jun 2003Location: shin hyesung's bed~ Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2004 7:18 am Post subject: ......Last edited by little mixed girl on Sat Sep 20, 2008 4:40 am; edited 1 time in total Back to top osangrlJoined: 04 Nov 2003Location: osan Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2004 8:26 am Post subject: I was talking to a foreign teacher here that said she met a girl with a tatoo that thought it meant "adventure" but it actually said "fat pig" hahahaha who does that anyway without researching? and why get something in a language you don't know or appreciate. Back to top maxxx_powerJoined: 17 Mar 2003Location: BWAHAHAHAHA! I'M FREE!!!!!!! Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2004 3:51 pm Post subject: peppermint wrote: In Korea tatoos are pretty taboo anyway, but I see at least twenty shirts a day with Engurishie abuse on them, if that's any indication. Is this still the case? At my gym there are like 10 dudes with massive tattoos. No roses, but just lots of tats. My tattoos don't freak them out either when I hit the showers - could it be I found the elusive tattoo accepting gym? I asked a teacher at my school about tattooing and she said that it wasn't so bad anymore, just looked down upon by the old people (but what the hell isn't right?). A lesson - ALWAYS DESIGN YOUR OWN TATTOO OR AT LEAST COME UP WITH AN ORIGINAL IDEA FOR THE ARTIST TO DRAW!!! I had to get a pretty large one on my arm to cover up some home shit done when I was like 14, take the time in the beginning to do it right, or you may end up like me. Back to top peppermintJoined: 13 May 2003Location: traversing the minefields of caddishness. Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2004 3:56 pm Post subject: It's still basically illegal to get one before a guy does military service here. For some reason it's considered a disfigurement and getting one is a form of draft dodging. The Joong Ang Ilbo ran a story on it last fall. The English version is here. 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I study Biology and hope to transition into Tech when I finish my degree. My rescue puppy Luna thinks I'm a great fit for any career that lets me work with her curled up next to me. We live in a cold mountain valley but yearn for the sunny beach. Cage-fighting didn't work out.
I threw in my two cents for a Mozilla Utah Privacy Day Video you can find on Youtube and designed a Privacy Tuesday educational flyer. Long been planning an entertaining, not-yet-feasible "what's in that cookie?" educational video.
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This is Anthony Miranda, 24, an enterprising but unlucky young Chicagoan who on Friday learned the hard way that choosing your victim is the most important part of any robbery.
Miranda allegedly tried to rob, as you might be able to guess from his mugshot, a mixed martial arts fighter, and ended up not only with a variety of bruises around his face area, but a bullet—from his own gun—in his ankle. It began at a stoplight on Friday night, where Miranda approached a car and asked for a light from 33-year-old man:
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This page contains information regarding Star Trek: Lower Decks, and thus may contain spoilers.
Captain Edward Jellico was a 24th century Starfleet officer who served as the commanding officer of the Federation starships USS Cairo and USS Enterprise-D during the late 2360s. His voice authorization code as of stardate 46361 was "Jellico-alpha-three-one."
Early career
Jellico began his career as a shuttle pilot on the Jovian Run in the Sol system.
By the mid-2360s, Jellico held the rank of captain and had established a family for himself, having fathered at least one child, a son. In 2367, Jellico was instrumental in establishing the armistice between the United Federation of Planets and the Cardassian Union. By 2369, he was assigned to the USS Cairo as its commanding officer. (TNG: "Chain of Command, Part I")
Captain of the Enterprise-D
In 2369, Vice Admiral Alynna Nechayev gave Jellico command of the Enterprise-D. Jellico's experience in dealing with the Cardassians was thought to be invaluable, given the developing potential for conflict between the two powers. The Enterprise-D's previous commanding officer, Captain Jean-Luc Picard, was assigned to an undercover mission on Celtris III.
As captain of the Enterprise-D, Jellico was a very stern and authoritarian officer, with a micro-management leadership style. For example, he was coldly dismissive of Counselor Troi's recommendations for a readjustment period. He abruptly made several changes to the operations of the Enterprise-D. He preferred a certain formality on the bridge, insisting that Deanna Troi wear a standard uniform and that his presence be announced whenever he entered. In contrast to the strict standards he expected on the bridge, he revealed a more personal side by often referring to his crew by their first names, putting up pictures drawn by his son in the Enterprise-D's ready room. However, he ordered the removal of Livingston the fish.
Though his manner of command was connected with high efficiency, Jellico ran into numerous confrontations with Enterprise-D's first officer, Commander William T. Riker. The initial problems between them stemmed from Jellico's desire to see the Enterprise-D run on a four shift rotation when it had previously run on three. The change was difficult to implement, but Jellico refused to accept Riker's excuses for not having made the change. The friction between the two came to a head after a major disagreement on how to deal with Picard's abduction by the Cardassians on Celtris III culminated in Riker's open insubordination. Jellico relieved Riker and installed Lieutenant Commander Data as his new XO.
In an attempt to gain an upper hand against the Cardassians, Jellico intended to plant mines on the Cardassian ships hiding in the McAllister C-5 Nebula. Chief Engineer Geordi La Forge was willing to take on the mission but recommended to Jellico that the most skilled pilot on board Enterprise-D was Riker. After a frank conversation in which both officers outlined what they felt were the flaws of the other, Riker accepted the mission, but only after he coaxed the captain into asking. Riker admitted that he saw Jellico as someone who was closed-minded and arrogant and who wound his crew up too tight, leaving them unable to perform their jobs well.
With the anti-matter mines in place, Jellico contacted the Cardassian fleet and demonstrated his ability to destroy it at will. From his position of strength, he demanded that the Cardassian fleet eject their primary phaser coils, withdraw to the nearest Cardassian starbase, and immediately release Picard, who was being held prisoner by the Cardassians. The Cardassians complied completely.
After Picard's release and subsequent reassignment to the Enterprise-D as CO, Jellico returned to command the Cairo. While leaving the bridge, his final words to the Enterprise-D crew were "It's been an honor serving with you." (TNG: "Chain of Command, Part I", "Chain of Command, Part II")
Jellico had been succeeded as commander of the Cairo by Captain Leslie Wong in 2374 when the vessel disappeared – presumed destroyed by the Dominion – while patrolling the Romulan Neutral Zone. (DS9: "In the Pale Moonlight")
Jellico would eventually become well-known for his seemingly tyrannical command style. Ensign Beckett Mariner described him as a person that would constantly be "hovering" over the officers he commanded. On one occasion in 2380, when she learned that the USS Cerritos was going to be under the temporary command of a different commanding officer, Mariner was worried that whoever it was would be a Jellico-type. (LD: "Much Ado About Boimler")
|Commanding officers of the starships Enterprise
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Background information
Jellico was played by actor Ronny Cox.
While never explicitly stated, "In the Pale Moonlight" suggests that Jellico may have been succeeded as captain of the Cairo by Leslie Wong.
According to dialogue cut from "Chain of Command, Part I", Jellico attended Starfleet Academy with future USS Victory captain Zimbata; they played together on the Academy's rugby team. Jellico recalled that Zimbata was awful at the game, but that Jellico himself was worse.
The Star Trek: New Frontier novel series, written by Peter David and published by Pocket Books, Jellico later goes on to become an admiral, initially assigned to Starbase Deep Space 5 and later working in Starfleet Command. He also appears in the novels A Time to Heal by David Mack, Triangle: Imzadi II and Before Dishonor by Peter David.
At one point, Ronald D. Moore considered making Jellico the Enterprise-D captain in the alternate timeline seen in "Tapestry", rather than Thomas Halloway. (Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion)
In an alternate reality featured in the novel Q&A, Jellico served as the captain of the USS Enterprise-E prior to 2380, by which time he had been succeeded by Wesley Crusher.
External links
- Edward Jellico at StarTrek.com, the official Star Trek website
- Edward Jellico at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works


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Hey All,
Here are the rules for the Battles Contest:
1. Build a medieval battle scene.
2. You may use official factions, as well any custom factions of your choice.
3. Custom pieces of any kind are more than welcome.
4. You may use a small number of figs or entire legions, the choice is yours.
5. You may use beasts and/or mythical creatures.
6. You may use clone bricks, though I don't encourage such things.
7. Medieval style weapons only, please.
Enter as often as you wish!
Here is the page of entries:
My intent is to make this as simple as possible. The point is to make a battle scene. It can be as large as you like or as small. Entries will be graded on three different aspects:
Realistic Action (4 points): Does it look like the combatants are actually fighting? Does the whole scene look fluid and mobile or does it look stiff and staged?
Site of Battle (4 points): Is the site believable? Does the action fit with the features of the site? Is anything going on that just doesn't fit the terrain?
Creativity (2 points): Is there something here I have never seen done before? Is there something that stands out as being really unique?
These are the questions I will be asking myself as I am grading the entries. It may seem strange to some of you that creativity is scored so low. That is on purpose. I want the main emphasis to be on the battle and the terrain the battle is being waged upon. I will give points for unique ideas, but I don't want them to overshadow the brawl.
Ending Date:
The contest will end on April 5 at midnight. That gives all of you over a month to plan, build, and post (its also my birthday ). And if you don't have all the pieces you need to make the ultimate battle, try anyway. You might surprise yourself.
I have a number of doubles that I have been meaning to use in a contest at some point. This seems like as good as time as any. First prize will be a copy of 6042 Dungeon Hunters (opened with box). Second prize will be 1547 Black Knight's Boat (opened with box). And third place will 6037 Witch's Windship (no box). I know, I know, the windship is the one of the worst sets ever and is like no prize at all.
Post links to entries here as well as any questions.
Let the battles begin!
Edit: I forgot a few things:
1. You may use something you have already built but it can't have been submitted in any other contest.
2. No Photoshoped pics. You may touch up the pictures but no adding figs, elements, blood, drawing in weapons, etc.
3. Ldraw entries are allowed as long as you don't abuse it. No impossible uses of pieces, no overabundant use of hard to find parts, etc.
4. Pics should be less than 800x600 pixels.


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LastVoice said:Is anyone having any success w/ their progressions and if so what's your progression?
Walter Thomason said:I've been using the four step positive progression explained in my book for about five years (over 100,000 hands of play) and am well ahead of the casino. Basically, it's a 2/3/4/5/5/5 etc. positive progression with a 4 loss quit point.
Buffarino said:Thanks, Grifter. Any idea how that translates at a table with a CSM?
Walter Thomason said:
DD: I don't recommend my system for CSM play. In fact, I don't recommend ANY system for CSMs... don't play them!
Buffarino said:Very nice, DD. I hope she was playing max coins!
What is Dahl's progression? I've got to buy some BJ books one of these days.
Desert Dog said:[quote=Buffarino]Very nice, DD. I hope she was playing max coins!
What is Dahl's progression? I've got to buy some BJ books one of these days.
Walter Thomason said:Bug: Unlike Dahl's system, I don't skip levels after winning a double-down or split. I stop at 5 units because this "medium aggressive" style fits my temperment... not boring and not heart-breaking when you lose the top bet. It's been suggested that the system be called the "Thomason Four-Step Positive Progression" but this seems rather pretentious.
Buffarino said:
Very nice, indeed. Yes, the question has been answered.
Now I've got another. I'm heading to LV in a couple weeks. Do you know if any of the main strip casinos offer $10 tables with regular 6 deck shoes? I'd love to avoid the CSM's if I can, but I also don't want to have to go off the strip to do it. That's a big part of the Vegas experience for me.
Renzey said:For the sake of ther almighty dollar, drive over the mountains to a real game. Show the CSM casinos that you won't play a "neutralized" game of blackjack. If you do, the machines will eventually take over -- then you can put blackjack into the same class with craps.
CD said:Desert Dog:
It sounds like you are doing well against the CSM's in Arizona. Are you using a progression based on a running count? I have been trying that, and also trying to use table selection (looking for friendlier machines that are paying out to all at table). So far, I've had mixed results, ahead about 20 units after 12 hours & 5 trips - with very good trips + 50 units, to bad trips, - 30 units. The casino has just opened, is run by the local indian tribe, and has King machines on all BJ tables.
Any ideas from the members would be appreciated. I know that a drive over the mountains to a countable game is the first option, but having the casino 15 minutes away is tempting & convenient.
midnite said:Mr. Ed- They are all good, but how about this :
We find as full of a table as we can with a CSM and sit down to play. We say, loud enough for all to hear, "you know you can't beat these dang card machines, they always give the house more 20"s and BJ's than they do the players". Now we try and use the selective memory thing. As soon as the dealer gets a BJ or a 20 you say "See what I mean" and leave the table. By the way, this does not work well, after winning 19 out of 20 hands.... :wink:
Mr. Ed said:Sorry Desert Dog, my post was a little rude, so I'll try again:
The short answer is "Yes" you can use advantage play with a CSM, using the method you describe. BUT, the advantage will be very small indeed, and opportunities will be rare.
I would suggest you avoid CSMs and use your counting skills with a shoe or pitch game. You will have much more success.
Good luck.
p.s. I've also heard that CSMs give the dealer more 20s and BJs! :wink:
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Some anniversaries are more important than others. For instance, a five-year anniversary would seemingly be more important than a two-year anniversary. A ten-year anniversary would be more important than a five-year anniversary, and so on. Taking this into account, imagine how important a 90-year anniversary would be? Especially when you take into consideration how many lives, events, and families were impacted by 90 years of tradition. Well, imagine that multiplied by 1000, because 90 years of excellence in automotive retail, service, and delivery is exactly what Felix Chevrolet commemorated in 2011. It's safe to say that most Lowrider Car Club anniversaries in Southern California were made possible because of the reputation and service of this Los Angeles automotive institution. That familiar Felix the Cat sign has been visible for nearly 100 years off of the 110 freeway, and the Lowrider culture has certainly benefitted from their selection and workmanship of our beloved Bowtie makes and models.
While the Felix dealership's 90th anniversary is already an incredible achievement, remember that in 2011, Chevrolet itself is celebrating its 100th anniversary, making the Los Angeles car retailer one of the oldest and most dedicated dealerships in America. Thanks to the legacy of these two institutions, yet another anniversary is taking place this year; the 50th anniversary of The VCCA, which stands for "Vintage Chevrolet Club of America." With all of these anniversaries taking place in 2011, Alonso Guerrero from the Foothill Chapter of the VCCA approached the management of Felix Chevrolet about producing a car show in celebration of these events. The management agreed and Alonso went right into the planning.
As soon as the show was announced, the buzz was in the air. Car shows, cruise nights and Internet message boards served as the backdrop for a relentless frenzy of anticipation for this historic event. Those who wished to participate had to act fast to be involved, as the show was limited to a couple hundred spaces and they sold out within a couple of weeks. Enthusiasm was at such a fevered pitch for the show, that even on the morning of the event, people were still trying to gain spots. Of course this was in vain, as they quickly found out that they had missed their chance a long time ago.
The meticulous show set up began bright and early on the show date, where the line of participants gathered to park their cars. Alonso and his crew made sure that every show participant was photographed before being directed to their parking spot. In order to maximize the historical aspects of the show, the vehicles were organized by year. There was a large presence of Chevrolets from the 1930s through the 1950s, but many of the other decades were well represented at the show as well.
Car clubs from all over the region came to pay tribute at the Felix dealership. Bomb Club Originals, HB Gabachos, Old Memories, Techniques, Dino's Bomb Squad, and the Bomb Chapter of Good Times Car Club were some of the clubs on the lot. Master Chevy Bomb Builders like The Tovars, Mike Ramos, and Tutu also brought out some of their rides. Tutu drove up in a very rare 1939 Chevy convertible. Yes, you read right, convertible! If I remember correctly, there are only three in existence. David Gonzales had some of his fleet of vintage Chevrolets at the show as well, in fact, not too many people can boast the collection of vehicles David has. Someone joked that the cars at the show were probably worth more than the new car inventory of the dealership!
With so much history in one place, Alonso worked with the Felix family and the dealership management to ensure that the legacy of the family and dealership was well documented through event photos. While the focus of the celebration was on the past, it was also on the future in a way, as Chevrolet took the occasion as the perfect time to roll out something new from their assembly lines. The automaker sent out its newest vehicle, the Chevrolet Volt, to be displayed at the dealership during the show. The car, which is an electric car, was driven from Michigan to Los Angeles by Chevrolet execs on one tank of gas! We all know that alternative fuel is the direction that the automobile manufacturers are heading in, so the event was the perfect stage for Chevrolet to debut the Volt.
In keeping the iconic history of the event on full tilt, Alonso was also able to secure one of the original "Felix the Cat" costumes for the show. The classic mascot was unveiled during a cake cutting ceremony, and family members from the Felix family also spoke about the legacy of Winslow Felix, who opened the dealership in 1922. The gentleman inside the suit was a great sport, and he walked the show all day so that everyone could take photos with him.
The VCCA made this show a "People's Choice" show, so attendees were given a ballot as they walked the show to vote for their favorite vehicles. Upon the conclusion of the event, the trophy presentation was held, giving accolades to the most deserving rides on hand. The trophies were actually plaques that were personalized with the winner's photo taken upon their early morning load-in for the show. Those lucky enough to receive these awards appreciated the genuine customization as a very nice touch of class.
This event will go down in the Lowrider history books, as well as the VCCA archives. If the show never happens again, those in attendance can truly say that they were part of history. With any luck, there will be a 2012 date. What do you say, Felix Chevrolet?


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1 head of cauliflower
4 T olive oil
1 T salt
Cut the cauliflower up into smallish pieces. Or buy precut if you are lazy and like paying extra. Also, just like broccoli, you can peel and slice the stems and include them.
Drop it into a large bowl, add the oil and salt, toss to coat.
Set oven to 425. Spread out on parchment-lined backing sheet. Roast for 1 hour, tossing every 15 min or so.
Super easy, super tasty.
Makes 4 servings
Cal: 156
Fat: 13.9 g
Carb: 7.3 g (2.9 g fiber)
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Psychiatric and Cognitive Disorders in Parkinson's Disease
Marcelo Merello & Sergio E. Starkstein
Cambridge University Press, June 1998
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"Big Hank" was the only person out there, and certainly was big. 6'5", maybe 280 pounds. Walrus moustache. In a lovely yellow & orange floral print dress. And a matching purse. Nylons. Black high-heel pumps.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Early Morning at the Hospital
"Big Hank" was the only person out there, and certainly was big. 6'5", maybe 280 pounds. Walrus moustache. In a lovely yellow & orange floral print dress. And a matching purse. Nylons. Black high-heel pumps.
19 comments:
- DreamingTree said...
My mouth dropped to the floor after that one. Such contrasting images, and it leads to so many questions. Did Big Hank not have time to change? Or, was he simply secure enough to be himself? If the latter is the case, more power to him.
- June 11, 2009 at 8:36 AM
- Reality Rounds said...
Nylons and floral prints are out this season. Did you tell Hank that?
- June 11, 2009 at 8:41 AM
- Grumpy, M.D. said...
Dreamingtree- I wanted to ask that. But was afraid to find out.
Reality- I try not to alert the fashion police, as Mrs. Grumpy has threatened to call them on me many a time.
I did, however, want to know where he found the pumps in his size.
- June 11, 2009 at 8:57 AM
in medical school, I did an OB/GYN rotation. In clinic I interviewed a new patient, a 30-something year old woman with a complaint of menstrual pain. Took the history, handed her a paper gown, said I'd come back in a few moments. When I returned she was wearing the gown, lying down on the exam table. So the nurse & I got into position to do the vaginal exam, only to find a penis. The patient burst out laughing.
- June 11, 2009 at 9:01 AM
- midwest woman said...
kudos to the mom..sometimes you just gotta take the kids they way you get them. Wonder if they shop together.
- June 11, 2009 at 10:02 AM
- PB and J said...
Dr. Grumpy, you have a way of bringing me a smile, and a laugh. Great day in the morning. You are a blessing.
- June 11, 2009 at 1:00 PM
- Uro*MA said...
They actually have stores that sell high heels in larger mens sizes..lol probably for rocky horror picture show, eh, grumpy? LOL
- June 11, 2009 at 1:26 PM
We did did problems in physics about the force at the point of impact on the floor from spike heels, but never did one where the person weighed 280 lbs (127 kg).
What a hilarious post--totally unexpected punchline.
- June 11, 2009 at 2:37 PM
- ERP said...
Maybe he was in costume?
- June 11, 2009 at 6:06 PM
- Grumpy, M.D. said...
I can only hope. But it ain't Halloween.
- June 11, 2009 at 6:09 PM
- Chrysalis said...
All righty then. Never dull is it?
- June 11, 2009 at 6:17 PM
- Ninja Pharmer said...
I think I am going to request that you start putting 'beverage alerts' on posts like this one.
'Cause spewing Mt Dew through my nasopharynx and out my nostrils really kinda burns and makes a helluva mess on my keyboard.
- June 11, 2009 at 7:51 PM
- Grumpy, M.D. said...
Sorry, Ninja. I already owe Angry Medic a keyboard.
- June 11, 2009 at 7:59 PM
- pharmacy chick said...
Id have said, "white pumps really goes better with that dress in June. I bet they have a great time shopping together. "Mom, does this dress clash with my mustache?"
- June 11, 2009 at 10:00 PM
- One Nurse said...
I just want to know how in the world did you keep a straight face. I mean, she didn't even warn you. I would have had to walk away and get a grip before I could have spoken to him. Great job!!!
- June 12, 2009 at 3:19 AM
Yes, beverage alert needed for this post. Hot coffee - with cream and sugar out the nose = ow.
- June 12, 2009 at 3:50 PM
- MOJITOGIRL said...
Ok, Ok, I know where you work..........you're in Key West, right? And I know you.......right? He he he.......
- June 12, 2009 at 4:31 PM
- Spook, RN said...
The last time I donated blood with the red cross, I noticed a change in their questions.
The new question actually states:
"Were you born as a male or a female"!!!!
Apparently the questionaire for males and females is different...
- June 13, 2009 at 8:51 AM
- Irony Lover said...
It doesn't matter whether they're wearing leather jackets or floral print gowns. Real men love their mommas.
- June 13, 2009 at 9:26 AM


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Brian Crecente: The Forza franchise continues to dance the fine line between a racing game too authentic to interest me and one designed to be intuitive enough for someone who likes going fast, but doesn't necessarily have the abilities to do so well. The new racing wheel and those amazing graphics are drawing me in, but if I don't fall in love this time I think I'm going to be done with Forza. Yes.
Michael McWhertor: Look, I'm not a Car Guy. Forza 4's hundreds of vehicles are all shiny smooth horseless carriages to an automotive simpleton like me. I watch Top Gear mostly for Jeremy Clarkson. I love the simplicity of a Daytona USA, despise license tests and have never ever driven a video game car with manual shifting. Still, Forza is for me, it's for you, it's for everyone who loves to race. Yes.
Joel Johnson: I am a car guy. And I've been playing these racing simulators since Gran Turismo—hell, since Stunts. Forza is the premier simulation for me these days. It may not be the most accurate, the most hardcore, but half the reason I love motion machines is the community around them, and Forza 4's new community features make a great series even better. Or at least they seem like they will after the game is filled up with all the new players and not just we folk who got the game early.
Still, I can only give it a provisional yes, not a yes for everyone. It's pretty tedious if you're not a racing/car guy. But if you have even an inkling that Forza might be up your alley, go for it. Yes.


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New Canaan's Casali shuts out Staples baseball
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Staples High baseball coach Jack McFarland has been patiently waiting for his lineup to break out and help cure his team's struggles.
New Canaan pitcher Andrew Casali made sure it didn't happen on Wednesday.
The senior right-hander stymied Staples' bats, hurling a complete-game shutout as New Canaan blew past Staples 7-0 on the road.
"Andrew is a tremendous competitor and athlete on the mound. I couldn't give the ball to anyone better," Rams coach Mitch Hoffman said.
Working mainly off a fastball-slider combination, Casali scattered seven hits and walked just one. He retired the side in order just once -- the first inning -- but escaped damage, stranding 10 runners over seven innings.
"We had trouble stringing hits together," said Staples coach Jack McFarland, whose team dropped to 5-5 overall. "We had some good swings, we hit the ball hard. We might've had some hits, but we couldn't put them together. ... Getting two-out hits with runners in scoring position, that's what the game's all about."
New Canaan, winners of six straight to move to 10-1, saw Casali help his cause with the bat. He reached base safely in all four plate appearances (2-for-2 with two walks) and drilled a two-run double off reliever Justin Gallanty to put the Rams up 7-0 in the sixth.
"On the on-deck circle, I saw him throwing a lot of junk, a lot of curveballs. I went up there just looking for a fastball and hoped to get ahead in the count," said Casali, who promptly ripped a heater into the left-field corner.
The Rams jumped on Staples left-hander Chris Speer in the first inning, plating three runs on three hits and a walk. After Brian Moran made it 1-0 with a single, third baseman Erik Jager drove in a pair with a one-out double.
"The first inning was big. We swing the bats aggressive," Hoffman said. "We're going to make you get us out. In this particular case, we hit the ball a little bit harder."
Speer retired the side in order in the second inning, but surrendered two more runs in the third. Alexander LaPolice's double with two outs made it 5-0.
"Give New Canaan credit. They came out swinging," McFarland said. "They got a couple big two-out hits that we didn't get."
Speer allowed five runs on five hits over five innings. He struck out six.
Trailing 7-0 in the sixth inning, Staples put two men on with one out, but had a runner tagged out at home on a fielder's choice. The Wreckers also loaded the bases in the seventh, but ran into another out at home while attempting to score on a wild pitch. Casali did the rest, recording his fourth and final strikeout to end it.
"I think the adrenaline definitely picks up in those pressure situations," Casali said. "You just have to bear down and do a job."
Staples has lost four of its last five games. The Wreckers have totaled 17 runs over that time, but McFarland is confident that his team will soon break out of its slump.
"I like the lineup, I believe in the lineup. I know it's going to hit," McFarland said. "It's going to break out. I was hoping it was going to be today ... but it will happen. We need to go on a little bit of a streak, a little winning streak.
"We've got to play with a little more swagger."
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Records: New Canaan 10-1; Staples 5-5.
Batteries: NC -- Andrew Casali (W) and Casey Ouellette; S -- Chris Speer (L), Justin Gallanty (6), Jarrett Goodness (7) and Noah Yokoi.
Highlights: NC -- Casali pitched a complete game shutout, allowing seven hits while striking out five. He also batted 2-for-2 with two walks and two RBI. Erik Jager went 1-for-4 with a two-run double. Alexander LaPolice went 1-for-4 with two RBI. S -- James Frusciante went 2-for-4 with a double. Goodness pitched a scoreless inning in relief.


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THE SPORTS DOCTOR- Black Sabbath: BYU move shoulda put Sunday in spotlight
As my neighbor would say, let's face it– women's collegiate rugby doesn't exactly burn up the airwaves. Before last week, I didn't even know women's rugby was a sport, and I certainly was unaware that anything about it would prove newsworthy. I was wrong on both counts, though you'd have to search pretty hard to know it.
If I asked you to tell me all you knew about the 1924 Summer Olympics, you probably wouldn't have anything to say. You might recall that the Games took place in Paris, but that's all. It wouldn't be until I hummed, na na na na naaaaah naah, na na nah nah naaaah, that you would remember the movie Chariots of Fire and realize you know something very important about the 1924 Summer Olympics: Eric Liddell, the Scottish missionary cum distance runner, refused to run his best event, the 100 meters, because it took place on a Sunday. (Liddell went on to win the gold and set a world record in the 400 meters.)
Fast forward 86 years, and you'll end up at the women's club rugby national collegiate quarterfinals, an event for which there are no medals and about which even fewer movies are made. The quarterfinals are scheduled to take place on April 18, a Sunday, and the BYU team, ranked sixth in Division I, forfeited the game rather than break the Sabbath.
Not playing on Sunday is a tradition in BYU sports, and USA Rugby had never scheduled a Sunday game for the school before. This year's Round 16 slot was a simple oversight, but one that USA Rugby didn't rectify, despite assuring BYU it would. On that assurance, the team raised $10,000, bought nonrefundable airplane tickets, and headed to the tournament.
Back when Liddell refused to run on Sunday, the world sat up and took notice. You might remember from the movie that Liddell's decision angered a lot of Olympic officials and very nearly caused a major scandal, bringing even the Prince of Wales into the fray. Things have certainly changed since 1924.
Type "BYU" into the search box on both ESPN's and Sports Illustrated's websites, and you'll find nary a word about the BYU women's rugby team.
Much is made of God in sports these days. Can you imagine a baseball or basketball game without at least two or three players kissing their fingers and pointing to the sky, or a boxing match without the victor giving Him the glory? It's almost impossible to calculate the on-air minutes and printed pages dedicated to former Florida quarterback Tim Tebow and his profession of faith, especially after his controversial Super Bowl commercial. But when it comes to sacrificing for that faith, it's a whole different story. Actually, it's no story at all.
If you search the same magazines and websites that don't mention BYU's rugby team, you will find a lot of information about Tebow and which NFL team is going to draft him. Will it be New England? It certainly doesn't seem like Dallas. What you won't find is anyone who points out that the NFL plays on Sundays, which means Tebow would have to play on Sundays, a little subject about which he hasn't made mention either. When Tebow is first photographed as a professional football player, if it is with "John 3:16" stenciled onto his eye black, no one will point out the irony.
The BYU women's rugby team may not be getting as much attention as Eric Liddell did in his day, but they do have something in common. If athletes put religion first, they run the risk of being condemned and vilified (ask Muhammed Ali). If anyone actually knew about the BYU women's rugby team and their decision to forfeit last Sunday's game, you can be sure the team would receive its share of criticism and negative attention. I reckon the team can thank God nobody knows.
Juanita Giles lives in Keysville where she makes videos and updates her Sports Doctor site.


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Let Food Be Thy Medicine For Heart Disease
By Michael A. Smith, MD
Let's join together and make heart health a top priority for 2012. To accomplish this, we believe there are two important areas to target: vascular inflammation and endothelial cells.
Inflammation is Like Smoldering Embers Ready to IgniteWe've always taught that inflammation is the common denominator of age-related disease. And this is especially true for the cardiovascular system. Inflammation is always smoldering in the background causing damage — slowly but surely — to cells and tissues.
But the scary part is that all it needs is a trigger to amplify and accelerate the damage inflicted on important body structures like blood vessels. The inflammatory response can damage blood vessels and the endothelium promoting arterial plaque growth and blood clots.1
It's not exactly clear how inflammation inflicts its damaging effects, but one mechanism involves the enzyme, phospholipase-A2. As inflammation ignites, the enzyme is overexpressed within the wall of an artery and it begins to degrade fat. The result is a robust immune response within the arterial wall which can make the plaque unstable and making it prone to rupture. Researchers believe that this enzyme is the link between atherosclerosis and inflammation.2
If we're serious about making 2012 the year of a healthy heart, then easing inflammation and inhibiting phospholipase-A2 has to be a top priority.
It's about Location, Location, LocationThe endothelium is located within the inner most part of the arterial wall. If this delicate tissue is healthy, then most likely the rest of the cardiovascular system is also healthy. Endothelial cells produce nitric oxide (endothelial derived relaxation factor or EDRF) which is responsible for vasodilatation — an important property of healthy arteries.
Scientists have long known that injury to the endothelium is the first step in arterial plaque development. Injury can come from high blood pressure, inflammation, high fat and sugar diets and even infections. Humans with atherosclerosis, diabetes, or hypertension often show impaired NO pathways.3
Healthy Heart Foods & TeaWe've put together the following tables to highlight the top healthy food and tea choices for targeting vascular inflammation and endothelial cell health. Eat and drink as much of them as you can, every day for the best results.
Please note: This is not an exhaustive listing. These are the choices we wanted to highlight based on solid evidence in the literature.
Vascular Inflammation
|Research Evidence
|Oily fish like salmon, sardines, anchovies
Suppress multiple steps in the inflammatory process and limit the production of inflammatory cytokines.4,5
|Whole grains like quinoa, bulgur wheat, barley, oats, rye
Lower CRP, a marker of inflammation, and are helpful in several different types of inflammatory conditions like heart disease arthritis.6
|Flax seeds
Flax seeds contain alpha-linolenic acid which has been shown to lower CRP.7
|Black Tea
Research has shown that unique compounds present in black tea called theaflavins can have multiple applications for arterial health.8 In particular, theaflavins can suppress inflammatory proteins.9
Endothelial Health
|Research Evidence
Pomegranates support the endothelial cells by protecting them from free radical attack.11 Additionally, this super fruit prevents the oxidative breakdown of nitric oxide while enhancing its biological effects.10
|Dark Berries
The darker the better! Dark berries are rich source of anthocyanins. These powerful antioxidants fight against oxidative stress, protecting endothelial cells from free radical damage.11
|Seeds, walnuts and almonds
|These foods are not only high in fiber but also are rich sources of arginine, which is the precursor to nitric oxide. Remember, the more nitric oxide the more pliable the arteries.
Hippocrates once said, "Let food be thy medicine and thy medicine be food." Well, let's collectively do just that. We need to put heart disease in its place, for good.
By the way, we would love to hear about your favorite heart-healthy foods. Tell us in the comments below!
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- Thromb Res. 2012 Jan 24. [Epub ahead of print]
- Dessy, C.; Ferron, O. (2004). "Pathophysiological Roles of Nitric Oxide: In the Heart and the Coronary Vasculature". Current Medical Chemistry – Anti-Inflammatory & Anti-Allergy Agents in Medicinal Chemistry 3 (3): 207–216.doi:10.2174/1568014043355348.
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- Nutr Clin Pract. 2009 Aug-Sep;24(4):508-12.
- J Nutr. 2010 Mar;140(3):587-94.
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- J Nutr. 2003 Oct;133(10):3298S-3302S.
- Crit Care Med. 2004 Oct;32(10):2097-103.
- Nitric Oxide. 2006 Sep;15(2):93-102. Epub 2006 Apr 19.
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21785847


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Nigeria Needs Greater Christian Support, Governance Observers Say
As the eradication of Islamic extremism in Nigeria appears to lag, and the animosity between the Muslim population of the North and mostly southern Christian population fails to cease, many observers call for the Christian community to put a greater pressure on the Nigerian government.
The international Christian community can do a lot to help, by pressuring the Nigerian government to take decisive action to prevent more of the religious violence, Regional Manager for Africa at International Christian Concern (ICC), Jonathan Racho, told The Christian Post recently. ICC is a watchdog group monitoring global Christian communities for instances of persecution.
"At this point Nigerian Christians need a lot of help," Racho said. "People from all over the world should put pressure on their governments so that their governments put pressure on the Nigerian government. The international community needs to push for change in Nigeria."
The Nigerian government needs to understand that it cannot continue to put the country in this kind of crisis; decisive action needs to be taken, he added. Racho's response mirrors that of critics who have been saying that the president and his government are not doing enough to prevent violence.
He emphasized that weeding out extremists is key to bringing back peace and stability.
Meanwhile, a celebrated Nigerian novelist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has called earlier this month on Nigeria's religious leaders to intervene.
"Christian leaders must continue to preach peace and togetherness so that Christians do not retaliate," Adichie told The Guardiann. Meanwhile, Muslim leaders must "strongly and repeatedly condemn the violence against Christians and make it clear that Boko Haram does not represent Nigerian Islam," she said.
But the popular writer also joined in on calling for stronger, more decisive action from the government. Adichie said she completely understands the rage and pain of Christian southerners whose relatives are being murdered in the north, and whose "shock and mourning are worsened by the weakness of the government's response."
"What matters to me is that our president has publicly said that Boko Haram has backers and supporters in the national assembly. If he has this knowledge, why has nothing been done to and about these supporters of terrorism?" she inquired in the interview with the British daily.
Following the bombings of churches in the north east of Nigeria on Christmas Day by radical Islamist group Boko Haram, and the violence that has continued into the new year, tens of thousands of Christians have fled the city of Maiduguri- the unofficial capital of Muslim extremism in the country – and the region. Meanwhile, President Goodluck Jonathan is seen more and more often as unable to handle the sectarian violence.
Over 185 civilians were killed in bombings in Kano recently. Even though Boko Haram has renounced that act of violence, many still believe the terror group is responsible.
Meanwhile, the wave of deadly attacks against churches has resulted in acts of retaliation from Christians, including the burning of a mosque and school in the southern city of Benin, as reported by BBC.
Jonathan seemingly stepped up on the efforts to appease his voters and international observers in this matter recently. Last week he sacked the chief of police and his six deputies amid calls for a shake-up in the security forces. He also challenged Boko Haram members to come forward and state their demands as a basis for dialogue. The terror group declined dialogue and threatened fresh attacks.
Christian release organizations have been calling for financial support for the local community. But another, more active form of support is needed as well, some prominent observers have been saying.


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Pozible runs one of APAC's largest reward-based crowdfunding platforms
About Pozible
Pozible is an Australia-based crowdfunding platform and community-building tool for creative projects and ideas.
With GCP, Pozible has become one of the Asia-Pacific's largest reward-based crowdfunding platforms. Pozible enables creative individuals to connect with communities to build reputations and deliver projects.
Google Cloud Results
- Supports spikes in demand that see greater than 5,000 concurrent users accessing the platform
- Streamlines internal deployment processes to shorten the time between software releases and fix any issues
- Delivers performance that translates into usage growth and consequently greater numbers of users and campaigns
Forging a reputation and obtaining funding for projects can be a daunting challenge for artists and other creative people. Rick Chen and Alan Crabbe identified the problem in 2009 when working with about 300 visual artists and set about creating a solution. "We recognised that there was an opportunity for artists to use the likes of video and a pitch to promote their story and engage supportive fans and communities," Crabbe says.
By early 2010, Crabbe and Chen were preparing to launch a platform that would enable artists to present their ideas to a connected audience. "We realised during this process that the platform would have a broader appeal than we originally anticipated, so we broadened our reach from visual artists to anyone with a creative idea," Crabbe says.
Creative individuals have raised more than $A58 million in pledges from 105 countries and launched more than 13,000 projects through the Pozible platform.
"Running on GCP and using other Google Cloud technologies has propelled us to become one of the largest reward-based crowdfunding platforms in the Asia-Pacific."—Alan Crabbe, Co-founder, Pozible
Crabbe and Chen launched the Pozible crowdfunding platform onto a public cloud infrastructure in 2010. Pozible reviews proposed projects for compliance with its guidelines before allowing their owners to launch them onto the platform. The project owners nominate deadlines and a target amount they want to raise. If the project is successful, Pozible takes commissions ranging from 3 percent to 5 percent. If the owners do not reach the targeted amount, pledges are not processed and commissions are not paid.
As the Melbourne, Australia-headquartered business matured, the founders identified an opportunity to redevelop the Pozible platform to become available 'as a service' for organisations and partners. Furthermore, the business wanted to scale in line with demand while eliminating the system crashes during peak periods that compromised the user experience. "In the early days, when we experienced peak loads of 1,000 concurrent users, our applications and database would struggle to cope," says Crabbe.
The founders reviewed the service providers that could enable Pozible to realise its potential and opted to run on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). "Our developer already had experience with GCP and in particular the auto-scaling and rapid application development and deployment features of Google Kubernetes Engine based on the Kubernetes container orchestrator," Crabbe says. "Furthermore, we knew that GCP was trusted by the industry as a high-performance, future-proof cloud infrastructure."
Google Kubernetes Engine now operates as the cornerstone of the Pozible architecture and hosts all of the organisation's services. Pozible is running its MongoDB database and a replica version for redundancy on Google Compute Engine instances with Persistent Disk, delivered through Google Cloud Launcher. Google Stackdriver provides monitoring and management services that enable the business to monitor response times for its applications and receive alerts if any issues arise. Google Cloud Storage provides object storage and archiving for Pozible's applications and data.
Pozible has also been exploring the potential of Google Cloud Functions to deliver fully serverless computing. "We're very much looking at a serverless environment for deployments, billing and maintenance," says Crabbe. "This will give us greater reliability and allow us to avoid employing systems engineers to run our infrastructure."
Pozible is primarily running its GCP infrastructure in Taiwan and is now considering running in the newly launched GCP Region in Australia, where most of its users are based.
When a project really takes off, demand can spike greater than 5,000 concurrent users - we can handle these loads and great deal more on GCP with no degradation in performance."—Alan Crabbe, Co-founder, Pozible
Streamline deployments and scale to support spikes
Crabbe views the benefits of running in GCP as twofold. "First we've been able to streamline our internal deployment processes so we can shorten the time between releases and quickly fix any issues we're experiencing," he says. "Second, we now know that we have the infrastructure in place to auto-scale when we do experience spikes in traffic that we may not necessarily be able to predict. When a project hosted on Pozible really takes off, demand can spike with greater than 5,000 concurrent users - we can handle these loads and more on GCP with no degradation in performance."
Scaling rapidly to support traffic surges has helped increase revenues for the business. "There is a direct relationship between traffic and income on a project and ultimately commissions for us," Crabbe says. Creative individuals have now raised more than $A56 million in pledges from 105 countries and launched more than 13,300 projects through Pozible.
'As a service' functionality released
With GCP, Pozible has also been able to realise its ambition of making its platform available 'as a service' to businesses. In late 2016, Pozible launched a service enabling users to integrate the crowdfunding platform into their own website or platform. Users of Pozible Base control fee structures and project approval, with Pozible providing support.
Google Cloud technologies have also played a key role in the look and feel of the Pozible platform. "Their responsive design has definitely influenced aspects of our system," Crabbe says. "We've looked at some of the interfaces that Google products use and leaned on these for our user interfaces in particular."
Pozible has also deployed G Suite including Inbox by Gmail to enable team members to organise their emails and set up reminders for tasks. Furthermore, the business is hosting all its documents on Google Drive to enable collaboration and ease of access.
"Running on GCP and using other Google Cloud technologies has propelled us to the largest reward-based crowdfunding platform in the Asia-Pacific," Crabbe says. "We look forward to working with Google to build on this success and continuing to give creative people a way of connecting with communities to build their reputations and fund their projects."
About Pozible
Pozible is an Australia-based crowdfunding platform and community-building tool for creative projects and ideas.


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A friend of mine from High School did this sign for us and we love it. She does vinyl lettering and signs. Check out her site sometime: http://www.easysite.com/offwoodlandlane
Thanks Jill.
Monday, April 14, 2008
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3 comments:
- LUCKY7 said...
very cute guys! we need to get together. lets get together next week or something. do you guys like the lake/wakeboarding/tubing. it seems to be a weekly activity around here now that we have the boat. rob gets off at 2 now so we can go pretty much any day. let us know what days would work for you.
- April 15, 2008 at 9:25 AM
- Jill said...
You crack me up! Thanks for posting a picture for me to see! It looks so nice above your picture, I don't usually see where my signs go! Thanks again for doing such a great job with my kids' pictures, we adore them!
- April 15, 2008 at 1:18 PM
- Brad and Marissa said...
Looks great! We had a friend who did the same thing. They made us a tile with the vinyl lettering. Fun stuff guys. Haven't heard from y'all lately. Hope all is well in the Paxman home.
- April 15, 2008 at 2:24 PM


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